Hci 655 topic 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 3 Assessment: Health Care Systems Interoperability Description: The purpose of this assignment is to develop awareness is to develop an awareness of challenges associated with interoperability. In a 1,000 to 1,250 word essay, analyze the current state of interoperability. Include the following. 1. Describe the importance of data integrity in health care. 2. Explain barriers to interoperability and health information exchange. 3. Identify at lea...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 3 Discussion Question 1 Description: Describe the different data entry methods used by clinicians. Which methods are the most efficient and why are some approaches favored over others by clinicians? How is information stored and retrieved in the EHR?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 3 Discussion Question 2 Description: What are the benefits associated with the reconciliation of healthcare data? What are the challenges associated with the reconciliation of health care data?

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 4 Assessment: EHR Privacy and Security Description: The purpose of this assignment is to understand how legislation has driven EHR design and use. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (10 to 15 slides) reflecting on the legislation that has affected the privacy and security of EHRs. Each slide should include speaker notes. Address the following. 1. How did the institute of medicine (IOM) and Computer-Based Patient Record Institute (CPRI) lead the wa...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 8 Assessment: Implementation Plan Outline Description: The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with the EHR implementation process by creating an implementation plan outline. Develop an implementation plan outline for an enterprise health care system. In your outline, include a description of the following elements and how you would address them in an EHR implementation plan. 1. Impacted health care settings within the enterprise hea...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 1 Assignment: Exploring EHRs Description: The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with components of EHRs In a 500 to 750 words essay, describe the components of EHRs. Include the following. 1. Define EHR. 2. Describe information found in an EHR. 3. Describe the core functions of an EHR. 4. Explain how an EHR varies by clinical setting.

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 6 Assessment: Mapping a Workflow Description: The purpose of this assignment is to map a complete workflow for a clinical process. Choose from the following list to create a visual workflow chart that includes five or more steps. Create the workflow using Microsoft Word. As you create your clinical process workflow, explain how the EHR supports each step in the process. 1. Hospital admission 2. Hospital discharge 3. Outpatient clinic visit 4....

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 5 Assessment: Organizational Needs Description: The purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with how organizational needs influence the selection of EHRs. In a 500-750 word essay, reflect on how an organization's needs are supported by an EHR vendor. Choose a health care setting and a related organization. Identify the specific needs that influence the selection of an EHR for that organization. Include the following: 1. Describe the or...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 2 Assessment: EHR Technology Platforms Description: The purpose of this assignment is to research and become familiar with EHR technology platforms. In a 750 to 1,000 word essay, research and explain various EHR technology platforms. Include the following. 1. Describe two different technology platforms used in leading EHR systems. 2. Contrast the benefits and challenges for the EHR technology platforms you selected. Include at least two benefits...

HCI 655 (Electronic Health Records) Topic 7 Assessment: Benchmark - RFI for EHR Vendor Description: The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate an EHR vendor by analyzing key criteria that would be used to develop a request for information (RFI). You will choose an acute care or ambulatory setting and an EHR vendor to determine if the EHR vendor meets the needs of the setting. In a 1,000-1,250 word essay, describe the considerations that need to be addressed during the EHR vendor evalua...